/* ============ RESET / BASE ============ */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --bg: #120820;
  --bg-soft: #1e0f30;
  --bg-soft-2: #0f1c26;
  --bg-warm: #261a12;
  --surface: #221238;
  --surface-2: #15202c;
  --bg-dark: #301542;
  --ink: #f5ecff;
  --ink-2: #bfb0dd;
  --muted: #8f80b3;
  --line: rgba(180,130,220,.16);
  --accent: #b46ac9;
  --accent-ink: #ffffff;
  --accent-deep: #8b92d4;
  --teal: #7fcbae;
  --teal-2: #5fb8cc;
  --gold: #f4d21b;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(180,130,220,.06);
  --max: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 600px at 8% 18%, rgba(120,44,144,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 95% 45%, rgba(63,147,168,.07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 600px at 20% 85%, rgba(101,177,155,.06), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 85% 95%, rgba(75,82,136,.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  font-size: 16px;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

/* ============ TYPE ============ */
.h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.muted { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #d8c7ee;
  background: rgba(180,130,220,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,130,220,.2);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.accent-underline {
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 62%, var(--accent) 62%);
  padding: 0 2px;
}
.section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 0 48px;
}
.section-sub {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 17px;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
}
.curriculum-tabs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.curriculum-tabs-row .tabs {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.curriculum-dl-btn { flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .curriculum-tabs-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .1s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c278d6 0%, #b46ac9 40%, #8a3aa5 100%);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px rgba(180,106,201,.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12) inset,
    0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18) inset;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .2s ease;
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.08) saturate(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 38px rgba(180,106,201,.5),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18) inset,
    0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18) inset;
}
.btn--primary:active { transform: translateY(0); filter: brightness(.96); }
.btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(180,130,220,.06);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.28);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(220,180,250,.55);
  background: rgba(180,130,220,.12);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 30px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(18,8,32,.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.logo-img {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.nav__links a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ============ HERO — VIDEO BANNER ============ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #301542 0%, #4b5288 55%, #3f93a8 100%);
  padding: clamp(100px, 12vh, 160px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vh, 100px);
}
/* Animated glow orbs (visible when video absent) */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 15% 60%, rgba(120,44,144,.42) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 15%, rgba(63,147,168,.30) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 60% 85%, rgba(75,82,136,.28) 0%, transparent 55%);
  animation: heroGlow 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes heroGlow {
  from { opacity: .7; transform: scale(1); }
  to   { opacity: 1;  transform: scale(1.06); }
}
/* Video element */
.hero__video-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: .28;
}
/* Dark gradient overlay over video */
.hero__video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(48,21,66,.92) 0%,
    rgba(75,82,136,.78) 50%,
    rgba(48,21,66,.88) 100%
  );
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
/* Hero text on dark bg */
.hero .h1 { color: #fff; }
.hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); }
.hero .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(120,44,144,.22);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120,44,144,.42);
}
.hero .accent-underline {
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 62%, #782c90 62%);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero .btn--ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.32);
}
.hero .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__stats {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.hero__stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero__stats span { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }

.hero__art {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.hero__card {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.hero__card--salary { top: 0; left: 0; width: 70%; }
.hero__card--guarantee {
  top: 38%;
  right: 0;
  width: 72%;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.hero__card--guarantee p { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #d6d7d8; }
.hero__card--skills { bottom: 0; left: 8%; width: 82%; }
.card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--muted); }
.dot--green { background: #2ecc71; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(46,204,113,.15); }
.big-num { font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.guarantee-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.chip {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============ TRUST ============ */
.trust {
  padding: 56px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.trust__title {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.trust__marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 0 40px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}
.trust__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  width: max-content;
  animation: trust-marquee 38s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.trust__marquee:hover .trust__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.brand-logo {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: .92;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.brand-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@keyframes trust-marquee {
  from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%,0,0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .trust__track { animation: none; }
}
.trust__ratings {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.rating-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.rating-score { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.rating-score span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.rating-src { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ============ HOW ============ */
.how {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle 500px at 90% 50%, rgba(120,44,144,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle 400px at 10% 90%, rgba(101,177,155,.07), transparent 60%);
}
.how__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.step-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  min-height: 220px;
}
.step-num {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.step-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.step-card p { color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; font-size: 15px; }

/* ============ VIDEO SPOTLIGHT ============ */
.video-spotlight {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft-2);
}
.video-spotlight__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

/* The clickable video frame */
.video-frame {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(48,21,66,.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(120,44,144,.18);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.video-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 100px rgba(48,21,66,.36), 0 0 0 2px rgba(120,44,144,.38);
}
.video-frame:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 4px; }

/* Poster background */
.video-frame__poster {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e0a2e 0%, #301542 35%, #4b5288 70%, #3f93a8 100%);
}
/* CSS grid overlay */
.vf-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(120,44,144,.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(120,44,144,.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
/* Glow blobs */
.vf-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vf-blob--1 {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: rgba(120,44,144,.3);
  top: -80px; left: -60px;
}
.vf-blob--2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: rgba(63,147,168,.25);
  bottom: -60px; right: -40px;
}
/* Floating stat chips */
.vf-stat {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.vf-stat strong { display: block; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.vf-stat span   { font-size: 11px; opacity: .72; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.vf-stat--tl { top: 7%; left: 5%; animation: vfFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vf-stat--br { bottom: 10%; right: 5%; animation: vfFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite 2.5s; }
@keyframes vfFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
/* Brand watermark */
.vf-brand {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.vf-brand img {
    border-radius: 50%;
}
/* Duration chip */
.vf-duration {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Overlay (holds play button) */
.video-frame__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(20,6,30,.15);
  transition: background .25s ease;
}
.video-frame:hover .video-frame__overlay { background: rgba(20,6,30,.3); }

/* Play button */
.play-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 88px; height: 88px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.play-btn__core {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #782c90, #782c90);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(120,44,144,.55);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.play-btn__core svg { margin-left: 4px; }
.video-frame:hover .play-btn__core {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(120,44,144,.75);
}
/* Pulsing rings */
.play-btn__ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(120,44,144,.5);
  animation: playPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.play-btn__ring--1 { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.play-btn__ring--2 { width: 130%; height: 130%; top: -15%; left: -15%; animation-delay: .8s; }
@keyframes playPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.4);  opacity: 0; }
}
.play-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* ---- Video Modal ---- */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.video-modal.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.video-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20,6,30,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.video-modal__box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(92vw, 960px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  transform: scale(.92);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.video-modal.is-open .video-modal__box { transform: scale(1); }
.video-modal__embed {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
  height: 0;
}
.video-modal__embed iframe {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.video-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px; right: 0;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.video-modal__close:hover { background: rgba(120,44,144,.5); transform: scale(1.1); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .play-btn { width: 68px; height: 68px; }
  .play-btn__core { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
  .play-btn__core svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .vf-stat { display: none; }
}

/* ============ SIX STEP PROCESS — BOLD FEATURE CARDS ============ */
.process {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1a0828 0%, #25103e 30%, #1c1a40 65%, #0d1e30 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* ambient glow orbs */
.process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(120,44,144,.20) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -200px; left: -180px;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.process::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(63,147,168,.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
  bottom: -130px; right: -100px;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(50px,40px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* ── Header ── */
.process .section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.process .section-head .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(120,44,144,.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120,44,144,.45);
}
.process .section-head .h2 { color: #fff; }
.process .section-head .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width: 520px; margin: 8px auto 0; }
.process .accent-underline { background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(120,44,144,.75) 60%); color: #fff; }

/* ── Stats bar ── */
.process__stats {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(28px,5vw,72px);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.process__stat {
  text-align: center;
}
.process__stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(30px,3.5vw,44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process__stat span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}

/* ── Cards grid ── */
.process__grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Individual card */
.pc {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 28px 32px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
/* coloured top accent bar — always visible */
.pc::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}
/* giant faded step number watermark */
.pc::before {
  content: attr(data-step);
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: -18px;
  font-size: 120px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -.05em;
  transition: color .3s ease;
}
.pc:hover::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.pc:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

/* Per-step top bar, icon, hover glow & watermark */
.pc:nth-child(1)::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#782c90,#4b5288); }
.pc:nth-child(1):hover   { border-color:rgba(120,44,144,.55); box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(120,44,144,.25); }
.pc:nth-child(1) .pc__icon { background:rgba(120,44,144,.22); color:#cc88e8; }

.pc:nth-child(2)::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#4b5288,#3f93a8); }
.pc:nth-child(2):hover   { border-color:rgba(75,82,136,.55);  box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(75,82,136,.25); }
.pc:nth-child(2) .pc__icon { background:rgba(75,82,136,.22);  color:#99aadf; }

.pc:nth-child(3)::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#3f93a8,#65b19b); }
.pc:nth-child(3):hover   { border-color:rgba(63,147,168,.55); box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(63,147,168,.25); }
.pc:nth-child(3) .pc__icon { background:rgba(63,147,168,.22); color:#66ccdf; }

.pc:nth-child(4)::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#65b19b,#3f93a8); }
.pc:nth-child(4):hover   { border-color:rgba(101,177,155,.5); box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(101,177,155,.2); }
.pc:nth-child(4) .pc__icon { background:rgba(101,177,155,.22);color:#88ddbb; }

.pc:nth-child(5)::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#4b5288,#782c90); }
.pc:nth-child(5):hover   { border-color:rgba(75,82,136,.55);  box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(75,82,136,.25); }
.pc:nth-child(5) .pc__icon { background:rgba(75,82,136,.22);  color:#99aadf; }

.pc:nth-child(6)::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#782c90,#f4d21b); }
.pc:nth-child(6):hover   { border-color:rgba(244,210,27,.45); box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.4),0 0 0 1px rgba(244,210,27,.18); }
.pc:nth-child(6) .pc__icon { background:rgba(244,210,27,.15); color:#f4d21b; }

/* Step badge pill */
.pc__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pc__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pc:nth-child(1) .pc__dot { background:#782c90; }
.pc:nth-child(2) .pc__dot { background:#4b5288; }
.pc:nth-child(3) .pc__dot { background:#3f93a8; }
.pc:nth-child(4) .pc__dot { background:#65b19b; }
.pc:nth-child(5) .pc__dot { background:#4b5288; }
.pc:nth-child(6) .pc__dot { background:#f4d21b; }

/* Icon box */
.pc__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.pc:hover .pc__icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }

/* Title */
.pc h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Body */
.pc p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── CTA strip ── */
.process__cta {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.process__cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.48); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 860px) { .process__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============ CURRICULUM ============ */
.curriculum {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.tab {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.tab:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.tab.is-active {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.module {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.module.is-active { display: block; animation: fadeIn .25s ease; }
.module__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.module__meta span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.module h3 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.module p { color: var(--ink-2); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.module__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.module__tags span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============ SKILLS ============ */
.skills {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle 600px at 85% 20%, rgba(63,147,168,.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-soft-2);
}
.skills__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.skill {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(180,130,220,.05), rgba(180,130,220,.02));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 22px 12px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,106,201,.35), rgba(95,184,204,.25));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
  z-index: -1;
  padding: 1px;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
}
.skill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(180,130,220,.10), rgba(95,184,204,.04));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -18px rgba(180,106,201,.55);
}
.skill:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.skill__icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.skill:hover .skill__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.skill__label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}

/* ============ LEARNING ============ */
.learning {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.learning__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.feature {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
}
.feature__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.feature p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; }

/* ============ EXPERIENCE ============ */
.experience {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle 600px at 12% 20%, rgba(63,147,168,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle 500px at 92% 88%, rgba(120,44,144,.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #131a2a 0%, #161028 100%);
}
.experience__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.project-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.project-card__logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.project-card h3 { margin: 0; }
.project-card p:nth-of-type(2) { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ============ MENTORSHIP ============ */
.mentorship {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.mentorship__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: center;
}
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
}
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 16px;
}
.check-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.check {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mentorship__visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.mentor-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.mentor-card__avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.mentor-chat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.bubble {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  max-width: 90%;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.bubble--in {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.bubble--out {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-end;
}

/* ============ GUARANTEE ============ */
.guarantee {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.guarantee__inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.guarantee__badge {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.guarantee .lead { color: #c9cacd; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.guarantee__steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  text-align: left;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.guarantee__steps li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.step-pill {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.testimonials {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle 600px at 80% 30%, rgba(101,177,155,.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-soft-2);
}
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.story-card {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.story-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.story-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.story-card__source {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.story-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.avatar--photo {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid rgba(180,106,201,.2);
  padding: 0;
}
.avatar--photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}
.story-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.story-card__badge--cyber {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-color: rgba(127,203,174,.3);
  background: rgba(127,203,174,.08);
}
.story-card__badge--qa {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.3);
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.08);
}
.story-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}
.read-more {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.faq__list {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 4px 22px;
  transition: box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 18px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.chev {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .15s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.chev::before,
.chev::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--ink);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
}
.chev::before {
  width: 10px;
  height: 2px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.chev::after {
  width: 2px;
  height: 10px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] .chev { background: var(--accent); }
.faq-item[open] .chev::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}
.faq-item p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
.final-cta {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 128px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(120,44,144,.14) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(500px 300px at 80% 100%, rgba(75,82,136,.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  text-align: center;
}
.final-cta__inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.final-cta .lead { margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.fine-print { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.site-footer__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.site-footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============ MODAL ============ */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.modal.is-open { display: flex; animation: modalIn .2s ease; }
body.modal-lock { overflow: hidden; }
.modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 16, 18, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.modal__dialog {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 880px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 48px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,16,18,.35);
  animation: dialogIn .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
}
.modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18,8,32,.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220,180,250,.35);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #f5ecff;
  transition: background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
  z-index: 3;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.modal__close:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
}
.modal__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 460px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 48px);
}
.modal__aside {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.modal__form-panel {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.eyebrow--on-dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #e4e6ea;
}
.modal__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.modal__sub {
  color: #c9cacd;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.modal__points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.modal__points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #e4e6ea;
}
.modal__points .check {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes dialogIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.98); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* ============ LEAD FORM ============ */
.lead-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.lead-form[hidden],
.lead-form__success[hidden] { display: none; }
.field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.field label .optional {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59, 130, 246, .3);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 72px; }
.field input:user-invalid,
.field select:user-invalid,
.field textarea:user-invalid { border-color: #e06161; }

.consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--accent-deep);
  margin-top: 1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lead-form__submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.lead-form__fine {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Success state */
.lead-form__success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 0 4px;
}
.lead-form__success h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 16px 0 6px;
}
.lead-form__success p {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.success-check {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .modal__body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .modal__aside {
    padding: 28px 24px 20px;
  }
  .modal__points { display: none; }
  .modal__dialog { max-width: 520px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .modal { padding: 12px; }
}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .skills__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .experience__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .learning__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .how__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .play-label {
    display: none;
}
/* Footer */
.site-footer__inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process__grid::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__art { min-height: 580px; margin-top: 16px; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust__ratings { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mentorship__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .learning__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .skills__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust__ratings { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .experience__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .skills__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero__card--salary { width: 85%; }
  .hero__card--guarantee { width: 85%; }
  .hero__card--skills { width: 100%; left: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .tabs .tab { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ============ EXPERT INSTRUCTORS (3-CARD GRID) ============ */
.instructors .section-head { max-width: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.instructors .section-head .section-sub { white-space: normal; max-width: 600px; text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; }
.instructors {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.instructors::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180,130,220,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.instructors__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ---- 3-column card grid ---- */
.icard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Card base ---- */
.icard {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1),
              box-shadow 0.38s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
}
.icard:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); }

/* ---- Colored top accent bar ---- */
.icard__top-bar { height: 4px; width: 100%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.icard--gold   .icard__top-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5c64b8, #8b92d4 50%, #5c64b8); }
.icard--teal   .icard__top-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3a9e7f, #7fcbae 50%, #5fb8cc); }
.icard--purple .icard__top-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b92d4, #b46ac9 50%, #8b92d4); }

/* Hover glow per card variant */
.icard--gold:hover   { box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(139,146,212,.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(139,146,212,.28); }
.icard--teal:hover   { box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(127,203,174,.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(127,203,174,.22); }
.icard--purple:hover { box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(180,106,201,.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(180,106,201,.22); }

/* ---- Avatar area ---- */
.icard__avatar-area {
  padding: 36px 24px 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.icard__avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
}
.icard__avatar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(180,130,220,.25);
  animation: spin 24s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.icard--gold   .icard__avatar-ring { border-color: rgba(139,146,212,.35); }
.icard--teal   .icard__avatar-ring { border-color: rgba(127,203,174,.28); }
.icard--purple .icard__avatar-ring { border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.32); }

/* Initials avatar */
.icard__initials-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.icard--gold .icard__initials-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5c64b8, #8b92d4 60%, #6b74c8);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(139,146,212,.30);
}
.icard--teal .icard__initials-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e8a6a, #7fcbae 60%, #5fb8cc);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(127,203,174,.24);
}

/* Photo avatar */
.icard__photo-avatar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(180,106,201,.28);
}
.icard--gold   .icard__photo-avatar { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(139,146,212,.32); }
.icard--teal   .icard__photo-avatar { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(127,203,174,.26); }
.icard--purple .icard__photo-avatar { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(180,106,201,.28); }
.icard__photo-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

/* Role badge */
.icard__role-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--muted);
}
.icard__role-badge--lead {
  background: rgba(139,146,212,.12);
  border-color: rgba(139,146,212,.38);
  color: #8b92d4;
}

/* ---- Card body ---- */
.icard__body {
  padding: 6px 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
  flex: 1;
}
.icard__name {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.icard__designation {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  margin: -4px 0 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
}
.icard--gold   .icard__designation { color: #8b92d4; }
.icard--teal   .icard__designation { color: var(--teal); }
.icard--purple .icard__designation { color: var(--accent); }

.icard__bio {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Cert / skill tags */
.icard__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.icard__tags span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--muted);
}
.icard--gold   .icard__tags span { border-color: rgba(139,146,212,.28); color: rgba(139,146,212,.9); background: rgba(139,146,212,.07); }
.icard--teal   .icard__tags span { border-color: rgba(127,203,174,.22); color: rgba(127,203,174,.8); background: rgba(127,203,174,.06); }
.icard--purple .icard__tags span { border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.22); color: rgba(180,106,201,.85); background: rgba(180,106,201,.06); }

/* LinkedIn button */
.icard__linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.icard--gold   .icard__linkedin:hover { border-color: rgba(139,146,212,.50); color: #8b92d4; background: rgba(139,146,212,.09); }
.icard--teal   .icard__linkedin:hover { border-color: rgba(127,203,174,.45); color: var(--teal); background: rgba(127,203,174,.08); }
.icard--purple .icard__linkedin:hover { border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.45); color: var(--accent); background: rgba(180,106,201,.08); }

/* ---- Combined team stats bar ---- */
.instructors__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.istat {
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.istat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.istat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}
.istat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .icard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .icard:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
  .instructors__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .istat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .istat:nth-child(3),
  .istat:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .istat:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .icard-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .icard:nth-child(3) { grid-column: auto; max-width: none; }
  .instructors__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ---- Single instructor layout ---- */
.instructors .section-head {
  white-space: normal;
}
.icard-grid--single {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 58px;
}
.icard--single {
  width: min(100%, 760px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: rgba(36, 18, 56, 0.82);
  border-color: rgba(139, 146, 212, 0.34);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(12, 4, 22, 0.24);
}
.icard--single:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.icard--single .icard__top-bar {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5c64b8, #8b92d4 50%, #5c64b8);
}
.icard--single .icard__avatar-area {
  padding-top: 48px;
}
.icard--single .icard__avatar-wrap,
.icard--single .icard__photo-avatar {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
}
.icard--single .icard__photo-avatar {
  border: 10px solid rgba(100, 45, 145, 0.68);
  background: rgba(100, 45, 145, 0.42);
}
.icard--single .icard__avatar-ring {
  inset: -12px;
  border-color: rgba(139, 146, 212, 0.35);
}
.icard--single .icard__body {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 6px clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px) 40px;
}
.icard--single .icard__name {
  font-size: 22px;
}
.icard--single .icard__designation {
  color: #a9a6d8;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.icard--single .icard__bio {
  text-align: left;
  color: rgba(236, 226, 255, 0.82);
}
.icard--single .icard__linkedin {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-color: rgba(180, 106, 201, 0.34);
}
.icard-grid--single + .instructors__stats {
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.instructors {
  background: #1a0d2e;
}
.instructors .h2 {
  color: #f7efff;
}
.instructors .section-sub {
  color: rgba(236, 226, 255, 0.82);
}
.instructors .eyebrow {
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 106, 201, 0.42);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .icard--single {
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
  .icard-grid--single + .instructors__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .icard-grid--single + .instructors__stats .istat:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .icard-grid--single + .instructors__stats .istat:nth-child(3),
  .icard-grid--single + .instructors__stats .istat:nth-child(4) {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
}

/* ============ PRICING ============ */
.pricing { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0; background: var(--bg-soft-2); }
.pricing__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(180,130,220,.35);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.4);
}
.pricing-card--featured {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 300px 180px at 50% 0%, rgba(196,120,222,.28), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #55297d 0%, #361851 55%, #1d0835 100%);
  border-color: rgba(196,120,222,.45);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 36px 76px rgba(138,58,165,.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(196,120,222,.35),
    0 0 60px rgba(180,106,201,.22);
  position: relative;
}
.pricing-card--featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196,120,222,.6), transparent 50%, rgba(101,177,155,.35));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pricing-card--featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow:
    0 44px 92px rgba(138,58,165,.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220,160,240,.5),
    0 0 80px rgba(180,106,201,.3);
}

.plan-popular-ribbon {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(120,44,144,.4);
}
.plan-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.plan-name { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-name { color: #fff; }
.plan-tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.plan-price { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.plan-amount { font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 52px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.035em; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-amount { color: #fff; }
.plan-amount-row { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 4px; }
.plan-from { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-from { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.plan-mo { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-mo { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.plan-price-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.plan-original { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-original { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.plan-saving {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(120,44,144,.1); color: var(--accent);
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.pricing-card--featured .plan-saving { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: #fff; }
.plan-total { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-total { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.plan-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.plan-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-divider { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.plan-features {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; flex: 1;
}
.plan-features li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.pricing-card--featured .plan-features li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.plan-features svg { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.pricing-card--featured .plan-features svg { color: #60A5FA; }
.plan-cta {
  width: 100%; justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px 22px; font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.plan-cta--light {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfafe 0%, #ead3f5 100%);
  color: #2a0f3e;
  border: none; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px 22px; font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .2s ease;
}
.plan-cta--light:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 36px rgba(255,255,255,.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.8) inset;
}
.plan-cta--light:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.pricing__trust {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: var(--bg-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ptrust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.ptrust-item svg { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-card--featured { transform: none; }
  .pricing-card--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* ============ CERTIFICATE ============ */
.certificate { padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.certificate__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
  align-items: center;
}
.certificate__visual { position: relative; }
.cert-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cert-watermark {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 20px;
  font-size: 80px; color: rgba(180,130,220,.08);
  line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.cert-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cert-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.cert-program {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.cert-divider { height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent); margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 2px; }
.cert-awarded { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.cert-name { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 28px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.cert-footer {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cert-sig { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.cert-sig-line { width: 96px; height: 1px; background: var(--ink); opacity: .3; }
.cert-sig span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }
.cert-seal {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(120,44,144,.18);
}
.cert-glow {
  position: absolute; bottom: -40px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 280px; height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(120,44,144,.22), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .certificate__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ STARS ============ */
.stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ============ CAROUSEL — infinite CSS-animation scroll ============ */
@keyframes carousel-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Fade-out edges */
.carousel::before,
.carousel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.carousel::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-soft) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.carousel::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-soft) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.carousel__viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 8px 4px 20px;
  animation: carousel-scroll 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel:hover .carousel__track,
.carousel.is-paused .carousel__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.carousel__track .story-card {
  flex: 0 0 360px;
  min-width: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.carousel__controls { display: none; }
.carousel__dots     { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .carousel__track .story-card { flex: 0 0 300px; }
  .carousel__track { animation-duration: 35s; }
  .carousel::before, .carousel::after { width: 48px; }
}

/* ============ SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ============ */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-deep));
  z-index: 300;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* ============ CUSTOM CURSOR ============ */
@media (pointer: fine) {
  *, *::before, *::after { cursor: none !important; }
}

/* Dot — uses mix-blend-mode:difference so it always contrasts the background */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: -5px; left: -5px;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  will-change: transform;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width .18s ease, height .18s ease,
              top .18s ease, left .18s ease,
              background .2s ease, opacity .3s ease,
              mix-blend-mode 0s;
}

/* Ring — also difference so it inverts on any bg */
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: -20px; left: -20px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  will-change: transform;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width .32s ease, height .32s ease,
              top .32s ease, left .32s ease,
              border-color .25s ease, opacity .3s ease,
              background .25s ease, mix-blend-mode 0s;
}

/* Hover over interactive elements — switch to branded gold, drop difference */
.cursor-dot.is-hover {
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  top: -6px; left: -6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(244,210,27,.7), 0 0 28px rgba(244,210,27,.3);
}
.cursor-ring.is-hover {
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  top: -26px; left: -26px;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(244,210,27,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(244,210,27,.25);
}

/* Click — tight snap with white flash */
.cursor-ring.is-click {
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  top: -11px; left: -11px;
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

/* ============ CARD TILT ============ */
.step-card, .feature, .project-card, .story-card, .rating-card {
  transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .12s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ============ SCROLL ANIMATIONS ============ */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
[data-animate="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(36px); }
[data-animate="fade-in"]    { transform: translateY(0); }
[data-animate="slide-right"]{ transform: translateX(-48px); }
[data-animate="slide-left"] { transform: translateX(48px); }
[data-animate="scale-in"]   { transform: scale(0.85); }

[data-animate].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-animate] { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   NEW SECTIONS
   =================================================================== */

/* Authority strip (trust) */
.authority-strip {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 22px;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.authority-strip li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.authority-strip .auth-ico { font-size: 16px; }
.trust__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; }

/* Video spotlight extra stat */
.vf-stat.vf-stat--bl {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
}

/* ============ Why Cybersecurity section ============ */
.why-cyber {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
}
.why-cyber__label {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 20px 0 22px;
}
.why-cyber__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.why-stat {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.why-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.35);
}
.why-stat__ico {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.why-stat span {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.why-stat em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.why-cyber__quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,106,201,.08), rgba(127,203,174,.05));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  max-width: 860px;
  text-align: center;
}
.why-cyber__quote p:first-child {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.why-cyber__sub {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
}
.why-cyber__cta { text-align: center; }

/* ============ Before vs After (Transform) ============ */
.transform {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
}
.transform__table {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.transform__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.transform__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.transform__row--head {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.transform__row--head .transform__cell {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.transform__cell {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.transform__cell--before {
  color: var(--muted);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(143,128,179,.5);
}
.transform__cell--after {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(127,203,174,.05);
}
.transform__row--head .transform__cell--before,
.transform__row--head .transform__cell--after {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.transform__cta { text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .transform__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .transform__cell--before {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
}

/* Module hook line */
.module__hook {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: -4px 0 10px;
}
.module__hook em { font-style: italic; }

/* Curriculum bottom CTA */
.curriculum__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Feature emoji (learning section) */
.feature__emoji {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Skills closing line */
.skills__closing {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}


/* Project emoji logo */
.project-card__logo--emoji {
  font-size: 28px;
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.1);
}

/* Guarantee strap */
.guarantee__strap {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 18px auto 24px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============ Career Outcomes ============ */
.outcomes-careers {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
}
.outcomes__sub-title {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0 16px;
}
.outcomes-table {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.outcomes-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.outcomes-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.outcomes-row span:last-child {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: right;
}
.outcomes-row--head {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.outcomes-row--head span:last-child {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.outcomes__certs {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 30px auto 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.outcomes__certs-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.outcomes__certs-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.outcomes__certs-list li {
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.35);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.outcomes__cta { text-align: center; padding-top: 20px; }

/* Pricing 4-col + strap */
.pricing__grid--4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 1060px) {
  .pricing__grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.pricing__strap {
  margin: 30px auto 0;
  max-width: 860px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* Final CTA buttons row */
.final-cta__buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 12px 0;
}

/* ============ Footer expanded ============ */
.site-footer {
  padding: 50px 0 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.site-footer__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.site-footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.site-footer__brand strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.site-footer__brand .muted {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.site-footer__office h4,
.site-footer__hours h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.site-footer__office p,
.site-footer__hours p {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.site-footer__office a,
.site-footer__hours a {
  color: var(--teal-2);
}
.site-footer__socials {
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.site-footer__socials a {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.site-footer__socials a:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.4);
}
.site-footer__bottom {
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 22px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: center;
}
.site-footer__bottom-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.site-footer__bottom-brand .logo-img {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.site-footer__bottom-brand:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.site-footer__copy {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-align: center;
}
.site-footer__bottom-links {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.site-footer__bottom-links a {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .15s ease;
}
.site-footer__bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ============ Sticky footer CTA (floating pill) ============ */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 16px;
  width: min(960px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  transform: translate(-50%, calc(100% + 40px));
  z-index: 80;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), opacity .3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a0a28 0%, #220e38 40%, #1a1030 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.35);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.04) inset;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
}
.sticky-cta.is-visible {
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.sticky-cta__inner {
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.sticky-cta__left {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.sticky-cta__label {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sticky-cta__label strong { color: var(--gold); }
.sticky-cta__seats {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
/* Sticky countdown */
.sticky-cta__countdown {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.scd-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px 6px;
}
.scd-num {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #fff;
}
.scd-lbl {
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.scd-sep {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sticky-cta__btn { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sticky-cta__dismiss {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.sticky-cta__dismiss:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-cta__left { display: none; }
  .sticky-cta__inner { justify-content: center; gap: 10px; }
  .scd-num { font-size: 16px; }
  .scd-unit { min-width: 36px; padding: 3px 4px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sticky-cta__countdown { gap: 2px; }
  .scd-num { font-size: 14px; }
  .scd-unit { min-width: 30px; }
}

/* Bottom spacing so sticky CTA doesn't cover final content */
body:has(.sticky-cta.is-visible) { padding-bottom: 100px; }

/* =====================================================================
   FINAL POLISH LAYER (2026-04 UI pass)
   Targeted overrides. Keep layout structure intact.
   ===================================================================== */

/* Focus-visible ring for a11y */
.btn:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ---------- HERO polish ---------- */
.hero .h1 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 62px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero .lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.25vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero__ctas { gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.hero .btn--ghost {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.hero__stats {
  gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  padding-top: 26px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.hero__stats li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}
.hero__stats li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hero__stats li:not(:first-child)::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.hero__stats strong {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* ---------- TRUST marquee: unified logo weight ---------- */
.trust__track {
  gap: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  animation-duration: 40s;
  animation-timing-function: linear;
}
.trust__marquee:hover .trust__track { animation-play-state: running; }
.brand-logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 40px;
  max-width: 140px;
  color: var(--ink);
  opacity: .92;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.brand-logo:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--ink); transform: none; }

/* E-Verified badge - shared styling */
.everified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(127,203,174,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127,203,174,.35);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.everified-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.everified-badge--nav {
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
}
.trust .everified-badge {
  margin: 0 auto 8px;
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}
.trust .everified-badge svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---------- VIDEO SPOTLIGHT polish ---------- */
.video-spotlight__head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.video-spotlight__head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.video-frame__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,6,30,.15) 0%, rgba(20,6,30,.05) 40%, rgba(20,6,30,.55) 100%);
}
.play-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.vf-stat--bl {
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  animation: vfFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}
.vf-stat {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

/* ---------- WHY-CYBER grid polish ---------- */
.why-cyber__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .why-cyber__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .why-cyber__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.why-stat {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.why-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -20px rgba(180,106,201,.45);
}
.why-stat__ico {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.22);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.why-stat strong {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
.why-stat span {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ---------- CURRICULUM polish: tabs + module ---------- */
.tabs { gap: 8px; }
.tab {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.tab.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c278d6 0%, #8a3aa5 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(180,106,201,.55);
}
.module {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
/* Promote first .module__meta span into a "number pill" */
.module__meta span:first-child {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,106,201,.24), rgba(127,203,174,.14));
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.4);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.module h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.module__hook {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: -4px 0 14px;
}
.module__tags span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ---------- SKILLS / TOOLS polish (distinct icon sizing) ---------- */
.skills__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .skills__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); }
}
.skill {
  padding: 22px 14px 18px;
  min-height: 120px;
}
.skill__icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

/* ---------- LEARNING polish ---------- */
.learning__grid { gap: 22px; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .learning__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .learning__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.feature {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -22px rgba(180,106,201,.5);
}
.feature__emoji {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.feature h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.feature p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---------- EXPERIENCE (projects) match learning ---------- */
.experience__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .experience__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .experience__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.project-card {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(180,130,220,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -22px rgba(180,106,201,.5);
}
.project-card__logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.2);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.project-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.project-card p:nth-of-type(2) { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---------- PRICING polish ---------- */
.pricing__grid--4 {
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (min-width: 1060px) {
  .pricing__grid--4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .pricing-card--featured {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .pricing-card--featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
  }
}
.pricing-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.pricing-card .plan-features {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 260px;
}
.pricing-card--featured {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(180,106,201,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -16px rgba(180,106,201,.5);
}
.plan-popular-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c278d6, #8a3aa5);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(180,106,201,.5);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- FOOTER polish ---------- */
.site-footer { padding: 60px 0 28px; }
.site-footer__top {
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .site-footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.site-footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.site-footer__brand-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.site-footer__brand-row .logo-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex: none;
}
.site-footer__brand-row strong {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-footer__brand .everified-badge { align-self: flex-start; }
.site-footer__socials {
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.site-footer__socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.site-footer__socials a:hover {
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.18);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.site-footer__socials a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Nav E-Verified mini pill */
.nav .everified-badge {
  margin-right: 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .nav .everified-badge { display: none; }
}

/* Sticky CTA mobile — handled in component definition above */

/* === Pricing v2 — 3-plan layout === */
.pricing-v2 {
  background: #0e0820;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
}
.pricing-v2 .section-head { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.pv2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pv2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

.pv2-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #1a1030;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.pv2-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pv2-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #4a2a7e 0%, #7b3fc0 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(123, 63, 192, 0.45);
  z-index: 2;
}
.pv2-card--featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pv2-card--featured,
  .pv2-card--featured:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* Ribbon on featured card */
.pv2-card__ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5fa8, #b24dff);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 95, 168, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Muted badges */
.pv2-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pv2-card__badge--below { margin-top: -2px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* Title */
.pv2-card__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Price block */
.pv2-card__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pv2-card__prefix {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pv2-card__amount {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #fff;
}
.pv2-card__suffix {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Price meta row (strike + save) */
.pv2-card__price-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  min-height: 28px;
}
.pv2-card__strike {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.pv2-card__save {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5fa8, #b24dff);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.pv2-card--featured .pv2-card__save {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: #3a1d6b;
}
.pv2-card__total-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Body copy */
.pv2-card__body {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.pv2-card--featured .pv2-card__body { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }

/* Features */
.pv2-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 160px;
}
.pv2-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pv2-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5fa8, #b24dff);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.pv2-card--featured .pv2-check {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: #7b3fc0;
}

/* CTA */
.pv2-card__cta {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.pv2-card__cta--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.pv2-card__cta--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.pv2-card__cta--light {
  background: #fff;
  color: #3a1d6b;
  border: 1.5px solid #fff;
}
.pv2-card__cta--light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL POLISH PASS (marquee card, accordion, placement, grids)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Trust marquee card wrap + text brand marks --- */
.trust__marquee-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.trust__marquee-card .trust__marquee {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.trust__track {
  gap: clamp(40px, 4vw, 64px) !important;
  animation-duration: 45s !important;
  animation-timing-function: linear !important;
}
.brand-text {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 140px;
  height: 32px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: .55;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Outfit', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}
.brand-text:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Curriculum accordion --- */
.curriculum__cta--top {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
/* === Curriculum: sidebar + detail === */
.curriculum__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 360px) 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.curriculum__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
}
.cmod {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr 16px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.cmod:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 88%, var(--accent) 12%);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.cmod.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,106,201,.22), rgba(120,70,180,.18));
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.45);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -12px rgba(180,106,201,.4);
}
.cmod__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: ui-monospace, "JetBrains Mono", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.cmod.is-active .cmod__num {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink, #fff);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.cmod__title {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.cmod__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  transition: transform .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  opacity: .6;
}
.cmod.is-active .cmod__arrow {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(2px);
  opacity: 1;
}

.curriculum__panels {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cpanel {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  animation: cpanel-in .35s ease both;
}
.cpanel.is-active { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
@keyframes cpanel-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.cpanel__head { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cpanel__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.14);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cpanel h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.cpanel__hook {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a15a);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.cpanel__body {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.cpanel__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cpanel__tags span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ---- Curriculum panel two-column detail layout ---- */
.cpanel__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 32px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.cpanel__col-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.cpanel__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cpanel__list li {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.cpanel__list li::before {
  content: '›';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cpanel__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ── Accordion button (hidden on desktop) ── */
.cpanel__accord-btn { display: none; }

/* ── Desktop: normal sidebar-tab layout ── */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .cpanel__accord-btn { display: none !important; }
  .cpanel__content { display: contents; }
  .cpanel__content-inner { display: contents; }
}

/* ── Mobile: full accordion ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .curriculum__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .curriculum__nav { display: none; }

  .curriculum__panels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

  .cpanel {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .cpanel:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

  .cpanel__accord-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background .2s;
  }
  .cpanel__accord-btn:hover,
  .cpanel.is-open .cpanel__accord-btn { background: rgba(180,106,201,.07); }

  .cpanel__accord-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(180,106,201,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    min-width: 34px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cpanel__accord-title {
    flex: 1;
    font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .cpanel__accord-chevron {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .cpanel.is-open .cpanel__accord-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .cpanel.is-open .cpanel__accord-title   { color: var(--accent); }

  .cpanel__content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cpanel.is-open .cpanel__content { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }

  .cpanel__content-inner {
    min-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  .cpanel.is-open .cpanel__content-inner { padding: 18px 18px 24px; }
}
.module-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.module-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.45);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 96%, var(--accent) 4%);
}
.module-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.6);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(180,106,201,.35);
}
.module-item__summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr 32px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.module-item__summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.module-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 48px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: ui-monospace, "JetBrains Mono", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.module-item[open] .module-num {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-ink);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.module-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.module-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.module-hook {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gold, #b48a3b);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.module-chevron {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.module-item[open] .module-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.module-body {
  padding: 18px 24px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.module-body p {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.module-body .module__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.module-body .module__tags span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .module-item__summary {
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr 28px;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }
  .module-num { min-width: 40px; height: 28px; font-size: 13px; }
  .module-title { font-size: 15px; }
  .module-hook { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .module-body { padding: 16px 18px 20px; }
}

/* --- Placement (guarantee) — centered single-column --- */
.guarantee__center {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.guarantee__icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(180, 106, 201, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.guarantee__center .h2 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
}
.guarantee__center .section-sub {
  color: #c9cacd;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.guarantee__rows {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 40px 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}
.grow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 22px;
  text-align: left;
}
.grow__num {
  flex: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.grow__text {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.guarantee__cta {
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grow {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .grow__num {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .grow__text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
  .guarantee__rows {
    margin: 30px 0 24px;
  }
}

/* --- Learning grid centering (7 cards -> 3+3+1) --- */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .learning__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .learning__grid > :nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 899px) and (min-width: 600px) {
  .learning__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 599px) {
  .learning__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* --- Experience grid centering (5 cards -> 3 + 2 centered) --- */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .experience__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) !important;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .experience__grid > .project-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .experience__grid > .project-card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 2 / span 2;
  }
  .experience__grid > .project-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 4 / span 2;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 899px) and (min-width: 600px) {
  .experience__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 599px) {
  .experience__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCEMENT: Display font for headings
   ============================================================ */
.h1, .h2 {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO CANVAS — animated particle network
   ============================================================ */
.hero__canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.38;
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE SPACING — global tightening ≤ 768px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Tighter section vertical padding across the board */
  .hero        { padding-top: clamp(64px, 14vw, 96px); padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 10vw, 72px); }
  .curriculum  { padding: 40px 0; }
  .why-cyber,
  .experience,
  .outcomes-careers,
  .pricing,
  .faq,
  .process     { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; }

  /* Section header margin-bottom */
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }

  /* Container side padding */
  .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }

  /* Curriculum specific */
  .curriculum .section-head { margin-bottom: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LAB SHOWCASE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.lab-showcase {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lab-showcase::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 10% 50%, rgba(127,203,174,.05), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 350px at 90% 50%, rgba(139,146,212,.05), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lab-showcase__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .lab-showcase__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.lab-card {
  background: rgba(10, 6, 18, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,130,220,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 420px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.lab-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(127,203,174,.18);
}
.lab-card__header { background: rgba(255,255,255,.025); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.lab-tbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.lab-tbar__dot {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lab-tbar__dot--red    { background: #ff5f57; }
.lab-tbar__dot--yellow { background: #febc2e; }
.lab-tbar__dot--green  { background: #28c840; }
.lab-tbar__title {
  margin-left: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.42);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.lab-card__body { flex: 1; padding: 16px 18px; }

/* Terminal */
.terminal-body {
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #cdd6f4;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.t-line { margin: 2px 0; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-all; }
.t-prompt { color: #89b4fa; }
.t-cmd    { color: #a6e3a1; }
.t-out    { color: #585b70; padding-left: 10px; }
.t-open   { color: #a6e3a1; }
.t-vuln   { color: #f38ba8; }
.t-tag {
  background: rgba(243,139,168,.18);
  color: #f38ba8;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.blink { animation: blink-cur 1s step-end infinite; color: #a6e3a1; }
@keyframes blink-cur { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0} }

/* SIEM */
.siem-body { color: var(--ink-2); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; }
.siem-stats { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.siem-stat {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  text-align: center;
}
.siem-stat__val { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.siem-stat__val--alert { color: #f38ba8; }
.siem-stat__val--ok    { color: #a6e3a1; }
.siem-stat__label { font-size: 10px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.siem-chart {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.siem-chart__label { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.siem-bars { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3px; height: 46px; }
.siem-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(127,203,174,.38);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.siem-bar--spike { background: rgba(243,139,168,.75) !important; }
.siem-bar:hover  { background: rgba(127,203,174,.7); }
.siem-alerts     { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.siem-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.siem-alert--high { background: rgba(243,139,168,.10); border: 1px solid rgba(243,139,168,.18); }
.siem-alert--med  { background: rgba(250,179,135,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(250,179,135,.16); }
.siem-alert--low  { background: rgba(249,226,175,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(249,226,175,.12); }
.siem-alert__badge {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.siem-alert--high .siem-alert__badge { background: rgba(243,139,168,.28); color: #f38ba8; }
.siem-alert--med  .siem-alert__badge { background: rgba(250,179,135,.28); color: #fab387; }
.siem-alert--low  .siem-alert__badge { background: rgba(249,226,175,.25); color: #f9e2af; }

/* Burp */
.burp-body { color: var(--ink-2); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; }
.burp-tabs {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  gap: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.burp-tab {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.burp-tab--active { color: #f4a261; border-bottom-color: #f4a261; }
.burp-request {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.burp-intercept-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(250,179,135,.18);
  color: #fab387;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.burp-line { color: #cdd6f4; margin: 2px 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.burp-line--method { color: #89b4fa; font-weight: 600; }
.burp-line--body   { color: #a6e3a1; }
.burp-inject {
  color: #f38ba8;
  background: rgba(243,139,168,.15);
  padding: 1px 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.burp-finding {
  background: rgba(243,139,168,.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243,139,168,.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 11px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #f38ba8;
}
.burp-severity { font-weight: 700; margin-right: 6px; }

.lab-card__label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.018);
}
.lab-showcase__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.lab-showcase__footer p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   STUDENT SUCCESS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.success-proof {
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.success-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .success-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.success-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.success-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.success-card__avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.success-card__avatar--photo {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid rgba(180,106,201,.25);
}
.success-card__avatar--photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}
.success-card__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.success-card__body strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: var(--ink); }
.success-card__role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.success-card__salary {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.success-card__note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; font-style: italic; }
.success-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(166,227,161,.12);
  color: #a6e3a1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166,227,161,.22);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.success-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .success-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .success-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.success-stat { text-align: center; }
.success-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Exo 2', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.success-stat span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   URGENCY / ENROLLMENT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.urgency {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 128px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #180828 0%, #0e1a24 50%, #110620 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(243,139,168,.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(243,139,168,.1);
}
.urgency::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 50% -10%, rgba(243,139,168,.07), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 350px at 80% 110%, rgba(180,106,201,.05), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.urgency__inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.urgency__badges {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.urgency__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.urgency__badge--live {
  background: rgba(166,227,161,.1);
  color: #a6e3a1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166,227,161,.22);
  animation: pulse-live 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-live {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(166,227,161,.25); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(166,227,161,.0); }
}
.urgency__badge--warn {
  background: rgba(250,179,135,.09);
  color: #fab387;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250,179,135,.2);
}
.urgency__date {
  color: #f38ba8 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 58%, rgba(243,139,168,.35) 58%) !important;
}
.urgency__countdown {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cd-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 26px;
  min-width: 88px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.cd-num {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 30%, rgba(127,203,174,.85) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.cd-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 7px;
}
.cd-sep {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  align-self: flex-end;
  line-height: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .urgency__countdown { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 6px; margin: 28px 0; }
  .cd-unit { padding: 10px 12px; min-width: 54px; }
  .cd-num  { font-size: 24px; }
  .cd-sep  { font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 14px; }
}
.urgency__seats {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.seats__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.seats__taken { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.seats__bar-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: 999px;
  height: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.seats__fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #f38ba8 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 1.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.seats__note { font-size: 13px; color: #fab387; margin: 0; }
.seats__note strong { color: #f38ba8; }
.urgency__perks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .urgency__perks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.urgency__perk {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.urgency__perk:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
}
.urgency__perk-ico { font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1; margin-top: 2px; }
.urgency__perk strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.urgency__perk p { margin: 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.urgency__cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

/* Animate seats bar when visible */
.urgency .seats__fill.is-animated { width: var(--fill, 72%); }

/* ============================================================
   BRAND LOGOS — SVG marquee
   ============================================================ */
.brand-logo {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 120px;
  height: 52px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  opacity: .92;
  transition: opacity .28s ease, filter .28s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  filter: grayscale(0);
}
.brand-logo span {
  color: inherit;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
}
.brand-logo svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-logo:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0); color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.brand-logo--amazon { min-width: 80px; }

/* ============================================================
   COMMUNITY IN ACTION — premium redesign
   ============================================================ */
.community-proof {
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px);
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.community-proof::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(127,203,174,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Header: two-column split ── */
.cp-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px 80px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.cp-header__left .h2 { margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.15; }
.cp-header__right p {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.cp-header__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
}
.cp-hs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.cp-hs strong {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.cp-hs span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Graduates showcase — contained card ── */
.cp-showcase {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.cp-showcase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.cp-showcase__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  line-height: 0;
}
.cp-showcase__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.cp-showcase:hover .cp-showcase__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
/* Bottom gradient overlay */
.cp-showcase__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 60px 36px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(8,4,18,.95) 0%,
    rgba(8,4,18,.7) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cp-showcase__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(127,203,174,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(127,203,174,.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #7fcbae;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  width: fit-content;
}
.cp-showcase__title {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cp-showcase__sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── Two-card row ── */
.cp-duo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.cp-duo__card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.cp-duo__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  border-color: rgba(180,106,201,.3);
}

/* Number badge top-left */
.cp-duo__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'Exo 2', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  background: rgba(8,4,18,.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
}

/* Image wrapper */
.cp-duo__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cp-duo__img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--surface), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cp-duo__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.cp-duo__card:hover .cp-duo__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Text content below image */
.cp-duo__body {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.cp-duo__body h3 {
  font-family: 'Exo 2', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.6vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cp-duo__body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.cp-duo__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cp-duo__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.cp-duo__list svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Shared badge styles ── */
.cp-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  width: fit-content;
}
.cp-badge--live {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.35);
  color: #f87171;
}
.cp-badge--purple {
  background: rgba(180,106,201,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,106,201,.35);
  color: #c084e0;
}

/* Live pulsing dot */
.cp-live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f87171;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: live-pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes live-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: .4; transform: scale(.7); }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cp-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .cp-duo    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Mobile: fix panoramic graduates card */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cp-showcase__img-wrap {
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cp-showcase__img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
  }
  .cp-showcase__overlay {
    padding: 48px 20px 22px;
  }
  .cp-showcase__title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .cp-showcase__sub {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cp-header__stats { gap: 20px; }
  .cp-duo__body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; }
  .cp-showcase__tag { font-size: 11px; padding: 5px 12px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   BRAND LOGO IMAGE PILLS — real logos on dark background
   ============================================================ */
.brand-logo--img {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.brand-logo--img img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1.15) drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
}
.brand-logo--dark img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.88);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO CYBERSECURITY VISUAL
   ============================================================ */
.hero__cyber-visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(560px, 55vw);
  height: auto;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: cyberFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero__cyber-visual .cyber-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
@keyframes cyberFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-52%) translateX(-8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__cyber-visual { display: none; }
}
/* Ensure hero text still readable over the visual */
.hero__copy { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.hero__art  { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

